About Stacey

Who is Stacey Fru?Stacey is a fun-loving and bubbly young girl born on the 16th of February 2007 in Johannesburg. She is the second of four children and a self-acclaimed published South African Author. Stacey loves reading and this habit has shaped her into the youngest multiple award winning writer on the continent, if not internationally . Stacey wrote her first book ‘Smelly Cats’ without her parents’ knowledge when she was 7. It was published when she was 8. Her second book ‘Bob and the Snake’ was published when she was 8. Stacey’s Multiple Awards and Recognition include; ‘Smelly Cats’ is the 2016 NDA ‘Best ECD Publication 2015: Special Mention Category’, prize donated by UNICEF. Stacey won 2 awards ‘Young Leader 2016’ for her leading motivational and inspirational roles, and ‘Academic Achievements and Initiatives 2016’ for her writings at the East Wave Radio Nelson Mandela International Community Day Leadership Award. Stacey was Mail and Guardian Top 200 Young Most Influential South African and runner up at the Victor Basadi Award in the Young Dignitary Category for 2017. Stacey is the youngest founding member of the Wits University Centre for Multilingual Education and Literacy in 2016. As a philanthropist, she is an Ambassador for Save the Children. She writes stories, essays, poems, speeches and attempts songs. She is a guitarist and a ballerina. A motivational speaker, storyteller, poet, TV talk show host, chairlady, and teacher who has helped many realise that you are never too young or too old to live your dream. Stacey has given public talks to diverse audiences in different occasions, her first speech at 8, was to over 800 Matric learners at the AngloGoldAshanti Career Expo 2015.

Stacey’s fingers do not seem to pause. She has published two chapter books. Her third book ‘Smelly Cats on Vacation’ will be published in 2018. Feed your curiosity now in this site …

Smelly Cats (Written at age 7)

Smelly Catsis about two cats who are cousins. It portrays the common challenges of different socio-religious and academic backgrounds as well as challenges posed by geographical locations to the two on a daily basis. Stacey’s book also depicts that even though the cats come from the same family, they are bound to have differences due to who they are. The constant fights are real reflections of daily lives. However just like in real life, fights are a vital spice of life that do not last forever. Want to know more? Check out her website to preorder copies of her book or call directly on +27 82 548 6385 for copies or www.staceyfru.co.za or https://www.facebook.com/staceyfru

Bob and the Snake (Written at age 7-8)

This book is about Bob, a boy who loves snakes with his whole heart. His birthday is coming up and he is super happy because he heard his parents talking that they may buy him a real snake for his birthday. Bob could not believe it when his parents went out of their way to organise his birthday party at a snake cave. His parents would never regret offering him a real snake because a few weeks later, Lob the snake was crown the City Hero for saving the family from thief who broke into their house while they were asleep.
Ironically, the snake is the same reason why Bob ran away from home for days. Bob’s parents were very unhappy after they found him, but he tried to make up and make peace. Things were alright again and during school holidays, the family decided to travel to America. The conclusion of this book by states that “no matter how much they try, children will always be naughty and parents will always be hard”. Do you want to know if Lob the snake was allowed in the plane or not? Would you want to find out how the story ended? I know … Please read the book. Look for a copy on www.staceyfru.co.za or https://www.facebook.com/staceyfru or call +27 82 548 6385

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Awards

Stacey is most likely the youngest multiple awards winning author in the world. By the time her second book was published, 9 year old Stacey was 3 times (multiple) Award Winner!‘Smelly Cats’is the2016 NDA ‘Best ECD Publication 2015:Special Mention Category.’Prize was donated byUNICEF. (Picture attached and to be polished)

Stacey won 2 awards ‘Young Leader 2016’for her leading motivational and inspirational roles, and‘Academic Achievements and Initiatives 2016’for her writings at theEast Wave Radio Nelson Mandela International Community Day Leadership Award. Say Bravo!!!!! ( two Picture attached and to be polished)